Multiple Choice
The initiating force for a seiche is:
A) atmospheric pressure gradient over a bay or large enclosed body of water.
B) gravity.
C) interaction of the gravity of the moon, sun, and Earth.
D) seismic event.
E) surface tension of water.
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